Crop Business Developer (Central Nebraska)

About the role

The Business Developer position is located within the Crop Division of Great American Insurance Group, a subsidiary of American Financial Group. The division has been serving farmers since 1915 and is authorized by USDA RMA to write MPCI policies. This role is remote and requires up to 75% travel within the central Nebraska territory.

Responsibilities

• Develops a productive agency plant/territory and a marketing plan that considers agency strengths, weaknesses, competitors, divisional objectives, and market conditions.
• Promotes and manages agency relationships to meet production and profitability targets.
• Reviews and analyzes agents' performance, recommending necessary adjustments.
• Solves problems for producers and acts as a liaison between the company and producers.
• Marksets and trains agencies on company products and services.
• Analyzes competitive information and makes recommendations based on the competitive landscape and industry trends.
• Monitors and evaluates the quality, pricing, persistency, placement, and agent/debt of the book of business in the assigned territory.
• Applies underwriting rules, guidelines, and rating manuals independently to make decisions within designated authority.
• Identifies and develops new business opportunities and programs.
• Uses a CRM program to manage client interactions and data.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 months of crop insurance, sales, business development, or related experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Pay

$65,000.00 - $100,000.00

Schedule

Remote with up to 75% travel within the central Nebraska territory.